ARTown....a time of discovery in Northeast Michigan!
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Wind your way up the Huron Shores Heritage Route and discover over 150 historic sites and arts and cultural venues along the Sunrise Coast! Learn about the rich history of the Straits area and historic lighthouses that dot the coast. Visit art museums and local artisan shops to watch them work their trade. Spend a day or two at the Harrisville Craft Show on Labor Day weekend to visit over 500 artisans. Visit the opera house in Cheboygan for an acoustically superb peformance. Take in a professional show at the Thunder Bay Theater in Alpena after dining in Olde Town. And don't miss the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and their Shipwreck Century exhibit! With art, culture, and history dotting the Huron Shores, you'll find you might not have time to stop at them all.
Places
Agriculture
Local Produce, Art, and Gardens in Rural Alcona County
Art
Beautiful Art Gallery in the Heart of Downtown Alpena
Michigan Arts & Culture Northeast!
Chainsaw Wood Carvings Roadside Gallery & Studio
Featuring products by local artists. Matting and framing service available.
Art Gallery in Downtown Harrisville
A Cultural Gathering of the Arts, for the Mind, Body and Spirit
Art Gallery - Gathering Place of the Bohemians
Art Gallery in Greenbush
Art Gallery, Picture Framing, Art Supplies, Workshops, Classes
Fabulous Large Metal Sculptures Located Near Onaway and Throughout Northern Michigan
Stained Glass Art Studio
Gourmet Coffees, Original Art & Framing, Live Music. Featuring the Works of Jim Foote!
Gifts, Fine Art, & Moccasins
Art gallery & supplies. Matting and framing. Cafe serves premium coffee
Art Museum on Mackinac Island
Performing & Visual Arts Organization
Pottery Studio in Presque Isle.
Culture
Dance Company in Downtown Alpena
Live Theatre in Downtown Alpena
Symphony Orchestra in Alpena
Scenic and Historic Wedding Chapel
An Acoustically Superb Historic Theater!
Movie theater, 5-plex
Come and enjoy a movie with us.
Concerts in the Park - Summer Concert Series
Supporting the Arts in Harrisville & Alcona County
Lumberjack Show near the Straits of Mackinac
Come enjoy movies with us.
Arts council
Welcome to the Northeast Academy of Dance!
Main Branch in Rogers City, Other branches in Grand Lake, Millersburg, Onaway and Posen
Newly Restored 1930's Era Movie House
Movie Theatre in the Heart of Downtown Alpena
For lots of fun don't miss the Shoreline Players
A Fun Movie Theatre in a Historic Building in Downtown Alpena
Celebrating our 31st Season
Home of the Tawas Bay Players
Dance Lessons in Alpena
Live Theatre in Old Town Alpena
Education
Public Library in Downtown Alpena
Come and enjoy reading and expanding your mind here!
Facility tours are available for history of sea lamprey invasion, ongoing research
Geneaological Society in Oscoda
Library in Mackinaw City
Public Library
Public Library
Library in Tawas City
Guide
Kayak Rental & Sales/Art & Gifts in Indian River
Historic Site
Historic Cemetery with graves dating from the 1860's.
1770's Era Fort & Fur Trading Village
Great fishing on or above then dam.
Historic Cemetery
Historic cabin used as an outlet for homemade arts and crafts
The earliest tombstone in this cemetery is dated 1892, but the cemetery is much older than that.
The first school built west of the Au Sable River
A Prehistoric Zoo Featuring Life Size Replicas of Dinosaurs
Historic site - one of the last functioning water-powered mills in the State
Historic Cemetery in Omer
Great for fishing on the river and the pond.
Historic Train Depot in Harrisville
Water Powered Sawmill, Nature Trails, Interactive Exhibits
Stone monument honoring the volunteer efforts to reforest Michigan.
Train Depot & Museum
Historic Cemetery
Lumberman's Monument tells the story of the 1800's lumber history.
Historic Island Community
Historic Village
State Historical Marker - Metz Fire of 1908
Historic cemetery dating from 1855
Site of a 19th century school, now a private residence.
One of only a handful of remaining CCC camps in use nationwide
One of few remaining one room schools in Michigan
Nondenominational community church originally built around 1880
A Collection of Historical Buildings and Businesses in Downtown Alpena
Historic Cemetery
Historic Catholic Cemetery
Indian Cemetery & Church
Cemetery
Historic Cemetery
The oldest cemetery in Alcona County
Norwegian Lutheran Church, circa 1900
The First Presbyterian Church in Alcona County
Catholic Cemetery
Historic Church circa 1883
Historic Train Depot
Topinabee Library
Historic Church from the early 1900's
Site of a 19th century town
Historic Cemetery in Alcona County
Historic Cemetery
Historic Trail
A multiuse trail through Harrisville past historic buildings and recreational sites.
Bicycle and Walking Loop around the Downtown
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to Black River
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to Greenbush & Cedar Lake
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to the Historic Old Stone Church
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to Springport
Heritage Route Bike Tour to Sturgeon Point
Industrial Tourism Site
Overview of Port of Calcite Plant and Dock Areas
Overlook the World's Largest Limestone Quarry
Lighthouse
Old oil/gas lit lighthouse in Lake Huron just off the coast of Au Gres
Light in City of Cheboygan
Lighthouse on the Cheboygan River
Historic Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters - Site of the wreck of the Joseph Fay, one of the only shipwrecks on the Great Lakes accessible on land.
Lighthouse 2.5 miles Northeast of Cheboygan
Part of President Roosevelt's New Deal!
A Small Lighthouse Located at the Alpena Marina
Tours of a Scenic Island Lighthouse in Lake Huron
The tallest lighthouse on Lake Huron
Historic Lighthouse & Fog Signal Station
Visit one of the oldest surviving lighthouses on the Great Lakes
Lighthouse 6.5 Miles Northeast of Cheboygan
Light East of the Straits of Mackinac
Historical lighthouse became active in 1870.
The Cape Cod of the Midwest!
Lighthouse in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Maritime History
Dinner Cruise, Wine Tasting & Maritime History Presenation to Historic Charity Island Lighthouse
Lighthouse cruises, trips to St. Helena Island Lighthouse, lighthouse store
Exhibits honoring the maritime heritage of the area. Location of the Great Lakes Maritime Hall of Fame
Headquarters of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The retired Coast Guard icebreaker WAGB83 is open for tours
Museum
Historical Museum
Where you can learn the history and past of our AuSable and Oscoda areas.
The Jesse Besser Museum teaches art, history and science to all ages.
This contains the artifacts and historic exhibits of Cheboygan County's past.
A great museum to learn about Iosco County history.
Exhibits from the late 1880's to the 1920's when Onaway was the Steering Wheel Capital of the World
Exhibits and reference material that tracks the history of Presque Isle County
Aviation Museum
Historical Courthouse Museum
Park
Water access, picnic tables, benches, historic markers
Water-overlook, band shell, picnic tables, historic marker
Historic Range Light at Presque Isle Harbor
Shipwreck
3-Masted Schooner
Steam Barge
Wooden Car Ferry Barge
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Barge
Wooden Three-Masted Schooner
Wooden Bulk Freighter
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
2-Masted Schooner
Package Freighter
Steam Barge
Steel Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner Barge
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Three-Masted Schooner
Two-Masted Schooner
Paddle Wheeler
Steam Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Ocean Vessel
Wooden Steam Barge
Wooden Side Wheel Steamboat
Bulk Freighter
Steel Ocean General Cargo Freighter
Bulk Freighter
Barge
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Twin Screw Wooden Passenger and Freight Steamer
Two-Masted Schooner
Propeller
Wooden Derrick Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Ocean Vessel
Bulk Freighter
Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Bulk Freight Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Fish Tug
Shipwreck Trail
Experience the Great Lakes and their rich history....above and below the waves!
Shop
100% wool made items
Yarn & Gifts
Quilt Shop on the Alcona County Quilt Trail!
A historic log cabin gift shop with hand-crafted items by local artists in beautiful Presque Isle!
Specializing in Quality Rustic Antiques & Vintage Sports Equipment
Scrapbooking Supplies, Classes & Crops in the Center Building in Downtown Alpena
Sleep
Bed & Breakfast on Charity Island!
Tour
Quilt Trail: Stitching a Community Together in Northeast Michigan!
Dinner Cruise & Wine Tasting on Saginaw Bay to Historic Charity Island
Audio Tour through Sites in Mackinaw City
Multi-City Packaged Tours along the Sunrise Coast!
Wine & Hops Trail along the Sunrise Coast!
Trail
Guide for Nature & Cultural Pathways in the Mackinaw City Area
National Scenic Byway along the Mighty AuSable River
Visitor Center
Lumberman's Monument tells the story of the 1800's lumber history.
Historic Depot Welcome Center
Winery or Brewery
Winery & Tasting Room in Harrisville
Wine & Hops Trail along the Sunrise Coast
Sample wines in the historic Center Building in Downtown Alpena!
Worship
Shrine - Crucifix with 28-foot bronze sculpture of Christ
Call for schedule of services
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